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Peter Carter
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in Tallinn on Europe Day 2007
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| British Ambassador to Estonia | |
| In office December 2007 – January 2012 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Nigel Haywood |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Holtby |
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| Born | 19 November 1956 |
| Died | 2 September 2014 (aged 57) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
Peter Leslie Carter (born 19 November 1956 – died 2 September 2014) was a British diplomat. A diplomat is someone who works for their country to build good relationships with other nations. Peter Carter served as a top representative for the United Kingdom in different parts of the world.
He was the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria from 2012 until he passed away in 2014. Before that, he was the British Ambassador to Estonia from 2007 to 2012. An Ambassador is the main official representative of one country in another.
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Peter Carter's Early Life and Studies
Peter Carter went to school at The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. After that, he studied Modern Languages at New College, Oxford University. This means he learned several different languages.
After university, he worked for a company called Arthur Andersen. Later, he moved to Italy and became a language teacher.
Peter Carter's Diplomatic Career
In 1984, Peter Carter joined the HM Diplomatic Service. This is the part of the UK government that handles international relations. His job involved working in different countries and at the main office in London.
- He worked at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.
- He also had a job in New Delhi, the capital of India.
Working with the European Union
In 1996, Peter Carter moved to Brussels, Belgium. Brussels is an important city for the EU. There, he was in charge of the EU's policy for the Middle East. This meant he helped shape how the EU dealt with countries in that region.
Important Negotiations
Peter Carter returned to London in 1998. He worked on a very important agreement between North Korea and the United Kingdom. This agreement helped set up official diplomatic relations between the two countries. This was a big step, as North Korea and the UK had not had formal ties before.
Consul General Roles
In 2001, Carter became the Consul General at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel. A Consul General helps citizens of their home country who are living or traveling abroad.
Later, in 2006, he served as Consul General in Milan, Italy.
Ambassador to Estonia
In December 2007, Peter Carter was officially named the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Estonia. He held this important position until 2012.
Peter Carter's Passing
Peter Carter passed away suddenly on 2 September 2014. He was in Lagos, Nigeria, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport when he died.
See also
- British High Commission, Abuja
Links
- CARTER, Peter Leslie, Who's Who 2013, A & C Black, 2013; online edition, Oxford University Press, Dec 2012, accessed 1 January 2013.
- Biography, archived from the British Embassy's website; accessed 7 September 2014.
- "Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia", UKinEstonia.fco.gov, 11 July 2011.
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| Preceded by Nigel Haywood |
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Estonia 2007–2012 |
Succeeded by Christopher Holtby |
